Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

2 Chronicles 10 Commentary Solomon is known for his wisdom. His son, Rehoboam, may easily top the chart for the lack of it. When we hear that the events in this chapter are from the LORD, we want to ask if the holy script refers to a lack of wisdom or simply the moment ofContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 10 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 9 Commentary Solomon ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. Not before nor after did Israel get this far in trying to occupy the land that the LORD had given to Abraham. We want to read this chapter in terms ofContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 9 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 8 Commentary “My wife must not live in the palace of David king of Israel, because the places the ark of the Lord has entered are holy.” We may describe human intelligence as the art of making stupidity look good. This is what King Solomon is trying to do here. It should be easier forContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 8 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 7 Commentary There aren’t many points in scripture when fire from the LORD came and consumed the sacrifice in the manner we have seen here. It is yet another moment of that special combination of fire and the cloud. These are history-defining moments.As reported in the Book of Kings, during Solomon’s lifetime, JudahContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 7 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 6 Commentary “But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” Solomon’s understanding of the Creator God was quite advanced. He understood it wasn’t for mortals to provide accommodation for immortals. An immortal that you feed, that youContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 6 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 5 Commentary There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb. So, all this trouble and expense was for this small box containing two pieces of stone! Yes, because these two stones had God’s word written on them and represented the presence of theContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 5 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 4 Commentary The temple was designed to function like any other normal house. The room where the LORD resided was called the Most Holy Place. And within the Most Holy Place, the LORD would be found within a much smaller box called the Ark of the Covenant. If you were foolish enough toContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 4 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 3 Commentary Chapter 3 describes the temple’s superstructure. The architectural design of the temple reflected the nation’s aspirations and hopes. It also represented the people’s prayer before the LORD. Two imposing pillars, named Jakin and Boaz, are erected in front of the temple. These two pillars represented the people’s prayer for security andContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 3 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 2 Commentary Solomon’s view of the Creator God is quite impressive here. “The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him.” Yet the temple remained important as the LORD had decided to dwell there by His word: the Ten Commandments. The saint who sits down to read the scriptures can be sure ofContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 2 Commentary”

2 Chronicles 1 Commentary Solomon begins his rule on a perfect note. The LORD has made him exceedingly great. This chapter is highlighted by Solomon’s request for wisdom. Finally, here is one man who understands his real need. The LORD is impressed! Solomon has sought the kingdom first. And the LORD has added these otherContinueContinue reading “2 Chronicles 1 Commentary”